Tomcoe,
Moving over from the General Discussion group.
I did get my ID plate off, cleaned up and found all the numbers. It is a "late" 46 COE, 2 ton, 158" W.B. and built in Oakland, CA in April.
What am I going to do with the truck? Well, I have a '41 3/4 ton pickup that I am still working on. I didn't really need another project....but I have really gotten to liking the look of the COEs. I have been keeping an eye out for several years. When I saw this one out on eBay. It was one of the straigher COEs I have seen, it was one of the least rusted COEs I have seen and it was in Iowa. Oh my gosh!
I am planning on restoring it back to original condition. I may see if I can locate a hoist sometime to put under a flatbed for the bed. For now it is going to take up space in the back of my father's barn. Keeping it out of the elements.
It is in really pretty good condition. The guy who sold it to me said it had been running three years ago and supposedly the engine was free. However, after I got it home and tried to hand crank the engine it would not budge. It appears the rear left brake must be stuck also since the back wheels just drag and don't turn.
I think I will see if I can get the rear wheels off and take a look at the rear drums just to see if I can free something up there so it can be 'rolled' around instead of having to pick it up to move it.
But overall I am pretty happy with the purchase. I will keep my eyes out for a few parts now and then. I see I am missing the top horizontal grill piece and a few of the verticles from the driver's side. Also missing the floor panels in the cab that go under your feet on both sides. But otherwise everything else looks pretty complete.
I will have to get some pictures out there for all to see.
